The importance of determining the cause of the tragic fire at Cameron House has been emphasised by Dumbarton’s MSP.

Jackie Baillie said she hopes that the results of the ongoing forensic examination at the scene will find the cause of the blaze.

It’s been more than six months since the Loch Lomond resort was devastated by a fire which killed two men.

Simon Midgley, 32, and 38-year-old Richard Dyson, lost their lives following the fire at the luxury venue a week before Christmas.

Investigators are still unable to say what caused the fire and a probe is currently underway.

It is understood police are still maintaining a 24-hour presence at the scene.

We have previously spoken to Simon’s mum Jane, who told us of her frustration at a lack of answers over the cause of the blaze.

Jackie said: “It is important for all of those people connected to the fire at Cameron House that the cause of the fire is identified.

“We know that an investigation is ongoing and hope that the results of the examination of the scene will answer questions about how the fire was caused in the first place.”

She spoke out after the Glasgow School of Art was gutted by a fire on June 15.

Investigations are underway with assistant chief officer David McGown, who is also heading the Cameron House probe, reportedly giving a “guarantee” that the cause of the Glasgow blaze would be determined.

The Lennox Herald asked the fire service whether Mr McGown could also apply a guarantee regarding Cameron House.

But he reiterated his previous statement, saying: “A joint investigation between the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland into the cause of the fire at Cameron House Hotel on Monday, December 18 is ongoing.

“This continues to be a complex investigation into what was an extremely serious incident, which resulted in the tragic loss of two lives.

“Investigation teams have gained access to the building, and while their investigation is ongoing it is important to allow the team to continue, and conclude, their work to establish the full facts and circumstances.”